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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1962

Page

2

Local service notices list several Navy personnel

Mrs. William Minnehan of Hill Street Biddeford is a patient at Webber Hospital. Robert L. Turner boilerman third class USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Turner Sr. of Route 1 Kennebunk, serves aboard the ocean going minesweeper USS Dominant which joined NATO training maneuvers in the Mediterranean. James J. Wickham airman third class USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wickham of 10 Wakefield Avenue Saco, serves with Patrol Squadron 21 at Naval Air Station Brunswick. Wickham entered service in September 1960 and attended Thornton Academy in Saco.

William Minnehan Hill Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Robert L. Turner USN Merle Turner Route 1 Kennebunk Dominant North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mediterranean James J. Wickham Apoe Usn S. James Wickham Wakefield Avenue Saco Naval Air Station Brunswick Wickham Thornton Academy

Notre Dame hospital Thrift Shop to be run by Mrs Boucher

A thrift shop at Notre Dame hospital will be managed by Mrs. Gaston Boucher, captain, and Group B, next week. A public harvest roast turkey supper hosted by the Biddeford Saco aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles runs 5:30 to 7 tonight at the aerie home on Birch Street. The annual Halloween costume party follows with prizes for best costumes.

Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Gaston Boucher

Death in Saco: Daniel J. Caddigan 47 Found Dead

Daniel J. Caddigan 47 a plumbing and heating contractor was found dead in his truck in front of 58 Summer Street Saco York County Medical Examiner ruled death by own action. The exhaust pipe was connected to the car Survivors include widow Eleanor O Sullivan three sons Thomas William and Kevin and daughter Sheila all of Saco three sisters Miss Mary Miss Kathleen and Miss Margaret Caddigan of Biddeford and one niece Funeral services set for Monday at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with visiting hours at Cote Funeral Home Beach Street Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 p m.

Daniel J. Caddigan Summer Street Saco York Co Germain A. Binette Caddigan Biddeford Thomas and Julia Crowley Caddigan Most Holy Trinity Church Biddeford High School Eleanor O'Sullivan Thomas Caddigan William Caddigan Kevin Caddigan Sheila Caddigan Mary Caddigan Kathleen Caddigan Margaret Caddigan Bid

Ladies Auxiliary TWUA Banquet and Dance Tonight

The annual banquet of the Ladies auxiliary TWUA CIO AFL starts at 6 30 PM at the Wonderbar steak house. A dancer will follow the dinner at Union hall 157 Main Street Biddeford with reservations including admission to the dance though separate attendance is possible.

Ladies Auxiliary TWUA Cio-Afl Wonderbar Union Hall Main Street Biddeford

CD Officials At Kennebunk Review Plans

Civil defense officials in Kennebunk met at the police station to review and update the town plan under Chief Edmund L. Cashen and Town Manager Robert York. John S. Seekins reported on Friday’s school evacuations as part of the review, with attendance by Cashen, York, Police Chief Frank Stevens, Fire Chief Harrison Coleman, Marion A. Packard of the water district, Reserve Police Chief Richard Stevens, Gerald Crocker, Sam Spencer, and Robert Hutchins.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Civil Defense Edmund L. Cashen Robert York John S. Seekins Cashen York Frank Stevens

Wells Seniors Survey Shows Education Plans

A Wells High School guidance survey of 36 seniors shows 25 plan extra education after graduation with nine aiming for vocational schools, 14 for college, and two for business school. Additional plans include two for retail, two for general office work, and four for local employment. The department aims to help, and a follow up study of graduates is underway. Townspeople are invited to visit the school to learn about the guidance program.

Wells High School Robert L. Arlin Armeda Guidanes Arlin

Card of Thanks for Kindness After Bereavement

We express sincere thanks for the many cards and floral tributes from friends neighbors and relatives. Grateful for the use of cars drivers and pallbearers who served us during our bereavement. Mrs Daniel F Ready and family. To relatives neighbors and friends who visited sent flowers or cards we offer heartfelt thanks. Anthony and Stavroula Morris

Daniel F. Ready Anthony and Stavroula Morris

New Voters Registered By Saco Board

Sixty one new voters filed with the Saco Board of Registration for the November 6 state election. Ward by ward listings name 61 individuals across wards One through Seven with full addresses and family connections.

Saco Board Saco Board of Registration Ward One Justine L. Millett North Street Duane H. Millett North St Beatrice Furbush Pepperell St Selma F. Wilbur South Street Melvin L. Wilbur Pauline A. Fournier Boom Road Carol A. Doyon Hubbard Street Solomon Wine Anne Wine Barbara A. Carlson Oak Street Richard R. Carlson Richard H. Gonneville Loudon Road Barbara A. Boutet Union Street Arthur FE. Mitchell Flag Pond Wendall Bruce Lund, Jr Rocky Hill Road G. Paul Falconer Buxton Pauline R. Martel Roebuck Avenue Carol F. Gay Moody Street Ferry Road Sharon Ann Lavoie Bay View Joanne T. Roy Aldora Grenier King Avenue Irene R. Armstrong Suzanne A. Gagnon Beach Avenue Joseph P. S. Gregoire Charlene Whitmore Ida Adelaide Martin Julian Bouchard Lewis Avenue George W. Goodale Lloyd A. Nason Green Street Claude P. Nadeau Water Street Edgar J. Cote High Street Bernice Patterson Storer Street Doris L. Larochelle Clara L. Boudreau Storer Steet Gertrude H. Cote Richard J. Mercier Rita L. Dionne Elm Street Emily Sias Thornton Avenue William F. Sias Robert J. P. Croteau Temple Street Alice L. Hayward School Street Lionel L. Dionne Suzanne P. Scyr Middle Street

Sacred Heart Group to Gather for Huot Prayer Service

Members of Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph church will meet at Bolduc Funeral Home at 291 Alfred Street on Sunday at 7 30 p m to recite prayers for J Delphis Huot.

Sacred Heart League of St. Joseph Church Bolduc Alfred Street J.delphis Huot Christ Ambassadors Group First Oe of God Church Ahepa Pleasant Street Saco

Fatima Circle to Honor Delphis Huot at Biddeford Funeral Home

Our Lady of Fatima circle Daughters of Isa bella will meet Sunday at 2 p m at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred street Biddeford to pay respects to Delphis Huot father of two circle members.

Our Lady of Fatima Isabella Bolduc Alfred Street Biddeford Delphis Huot

Funeral rites for Sgt Kenneth E Quinney at St Mary Biddeford

Funeral services were held yesterday for Sgt. Kenneth E. Quinney at St. Mary church in Biddeford with Rev Maurice Goan officiating. Vocalist William Cleary and organist Miss Lou Welch performed. Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev Coleman O Toole. Military honors were provided by the Surveil Lance Detachment Portland and Saco, with bearers all sergeants from the U S Army.

Kenneth FE Quinney Kenneth E. Quinny St. Mary Church Biddeford Maurice Goan William Cleary Lou Welch St. Mary Cemetery Coleman O' Toole Capt LaBree Portland Saco U.S. Army

Much Colder Portland Weather Report

A weather bulletin notes a much colder Portland with a fair south portion and partly cloudy skies in the north, where scattered snow flurries are possible. Continued cold temperatures with the low in the 20s. Sunday should be fair then increase in cloudiness, except the north remains unsettled with only minor temperature change.

Portland

October tides daylight and standard time chart

A historical tide table lists high and low water times for October in daylight time. Entries show dates 26 through 28 with morning and afternoon high and low water values. The note indicates a switch back to standard time.

Church notes guide Sunday services and youth groups

Local churches schedule multiple Sunday and evening services across Biddeford, Kennebunk, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and Wells. Youth fellowships meet early evening at several churches, with activities ranging from Junior Beacons for Christ to senior gatherings. The Maine Council of Churches marks its 24th anniversary, while Adventist and Universalist speakers are noted. Cheddar cheese substitution hints at a different recipe tip for four servings.

Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Junior Beacons For Christ Lyman First Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Senior Baptist Youth Fellowship Salvation Army Union Avenue Salvation Junior High Baptist Youth Fellowship The Saco United Baptist Church Maine Council of Churches

Welcome To The Fold Extending a welcome to newcomers

Kenneth Karl Hebert nine month old son of Airman 1/C and Mrs Armand Hebert Great Falls Montana formerly of Biddeford. Grandparents and extended family listed. Also births at Saco Osteopathic Hospital Cathy rine A Doane Lawrence James Jr announced with weights and dates.

Saco Osteopathic Hospital Kenneth Ficher Saco Catherine A Lawrence Doane Kennebunk Lawrence James, Jr

Kennebunk Seeks District Court Site in Central County

Kennebunk plans to host a new district court location with committee chair Harry Mapes and members Earl Bibber and Philip Hussey Jr. The effort aims to place the court in Kennebunk due to its central county position, as previously noted by Chamber President Jon Milligan. Existing court site proposals include Biddeford Sangford and Kittery, with Saco and Biddeford showing interest and discussions with Chief Judge Richard Chapman.

Harry Mapes Kennebunk Kennebunk- Kennebunkport Mapes Earl Bibber Philip Hussey, Jr Chamber Jon Milligan Biddeford Sangford Kittery Saco District Court Richard Chapman

Greek Church Holds Devotions On Feast Day

St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Biddeford observed the Feast Day of its patron with morning Matins at 9 30 and the Great Vespers at 7 30 p m Rev Gerasimos Bishop of Avidon presided joined by area Greek Orthodox priests After services refreshments were served in the parish hall hosted by members of the St Otini society

Demetrios St. Demettrios Biddeford St. Demetrios Gerasimos Avidon Arish St Otini Society

Clothing Appeal Drive Starts November 5 in Saco

The United Clothing Appeal of Church World Service hosted by Biddeford Saco Council of Churches opens its receiving station November 5 at 202 Main Street Saco next to Lee Pastry shop. Center hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Saturday November 10. Members from council churches will collect shoes and clothing for needy areas worldwide with priority given to serviceable shoes and winter and warm weather clothing. Committee members include Rev. Mr Bennett Mrs Clayton Cartmill Robert Fenderson and Lafayette Clark.

United Clothing Appeal of Church World Service Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches Main Street Saco Lee Stanley Bennett Mr. Bennett Clayton Cartmill Women's Committee Council Robert Fenderson Applied Christianity Lafayette Clark

Beach Hockey Team Tops Wells 4 to 1

The Old Orchard Beach High School girls field hockey team defeated Wells High School by four to one at Wells. It marked the first year of competition for both schools. Carol Cook served as timer.

Old Orchard Beach Wells High School Wells Carol Cook

Open House For Maynard Dolloff Hosts Dem Club

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Maynard C. Dolloff and Mrs. Dolloff attended a Saco open house at Dr. and Mrs. Kenneallys. The event hosted by the Saco Democratic Social club featured a long guest book with numerous local officials, party activists, and community leaders from Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Sanford, Wells, and surrounding areas. Dolloff spoke as part of a gathering that included state and local candidates and party organizers.

Maynard C. Dolloff Dolloff Joseph P. Kenneally Ferry Road Saco Democratic Social Club Maureen Gentimer Elaine Deschambeault Edward Pelletier Charles Gilpatric Phyllis Deschambeault Clyde Wells Armand Duquette Biddeford Napoleon L. Nadeau Raymond Letourneau Sanford Stanley C. Hallett Lee Ellis Georgiana Cote John Bright J. Albert Merryman Merryman Arthur J. Lesieur Frederic Deschambeault Deschambeault Geraldine Poisson Richard Dutremble Dutremble Emile Fecteau Fecteau Hilary F. Mahaney Daniel Cantara Bid L. P. Corriveau Alfred J. Paul Old Orchard Reach Edward J. Pelletier Portland Charles Gilatrie Timothy Crowley Saco Democratic Social Club Crowley Gerard Doyon Kenneth H. Cooner Old Orchard Beach Charles R. Cote Altv Edward L. Caron P. J. Kenneally Maureen Genthner Margaret Kenneally Joseph P. Kenneally, Jr Sam Gagnon Donald McCone Democratic Club Annette Gagne Theresa N. Connolly Clement Deschambault Rita Dunton Leon Grover Lucien Doyon Roland L'Heureux Harry A. Warren D. Drummond Bar Mills Roger C. Nadeau Nadeau Dwight McLeod McLeod O'smar William Leinhardt Dao Nasson College

Officers Elected at York County Red Cross Meeting

At the annual York county Red Cross meeting Biddeford was welcomed as the chapter’s 19th branch, with Dayton and Lyman folded in and Alfred moved to Sanford-Springvale. New officers include chairwoman Mrs Allan Garner and vice chairs Mrs Homer Illingworth and Mrs Helen Merrifield, plus secretary Miss Teresa County. New directors are Major John Quincy Adams, Mrs Rufus Jasper, and Mrs Frederick Perry. The chapter now serves most of the county except Kennebunk and Sanford-Springvale. The gathering highlighted staff growth, disaster training, and plans for a 1963 Juniors drive and a $7,000 higher goal.

York County American Red Cross Biddeford American National Red Cross Dayton Lyman Alfred Sanford-Springvale Allan Garner Kezar Falls Homer Illingworth West Buxton Helen Merrifield Teresa County Saco C. E. Perkins John Quincy Adams York Ruffus Jasper Eliot Frederick Perry Kittery Harrold Carroll Pease Air Force Base Janice Doherty Maine Guild of South Biddeford New Hampshire Althea Lewis Peterson Red Cross Red Crescent Red Lion Sun Marston Auburn-Lewiston

Student Hurt As Car Leaves Biddeford Road

Francis R. Birmingham Jr. 21 of Bangor a St Francis college student sustained a head cut when his car slid on a slippery patch left Pool road crashed into a guard rail and utility pole He was treated at Webber hospital and released Patrolmen Henry Labbe and Albert Elwell investigated the Biddeford Police department report

Francis R. Birmingham, Jr Bangor St. Francis College Birmingham Pool Road Webber Hospital Henry Labbe Albert Elwell Biddeford

Kennedy Urges Reverent Catholic Youth Leaders For Future

President Kennedy called on Catholic youths during National Catholic Youth Week to honor God, parents, teachers, leaders, and country as the nation’s future leaders. Pope John XXIII sent a blessing to participants, stressing youth readiness for responsibility and public life.

Washington Kennedy John XXIII

Winners Named For Whist Party At Elm Street Hall

Blue Feather council and the Pocahontas degree held the first whist party at Elm Street Hall in Biddeford. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Alice Bellevue, Emery Bibber and David Parry with several women earning high and low honors. Co chairmen were Mrs. Winfred Bliss and Mrs. Mary Wood. next date and location to be announced.

Blue Feather Council Degree of Pocahontas Elm Street Biddeford Alice Bellevue Emery Bibber David Patry Mary Gagne Sarah Metcalf Priscilla Bibber Norman Berry Alice Genthner Mariel Cushman Dora Pitcher

Khrushchev Letter To Kennedy Draws Quiet White House Review

Press secretary Pierre Salinger said President Kennedy received a letter from Khrushchev late Friday night and the White House would not comment yet. Officials planned to compare Kennedy’s message with Tass’s reported text before remarking.

Pierre Salinger Kennedy Khrushchev

Miss Brousseau Weds Donald Croteau in Saco Church

In Most Holy Trinity church Saco Miss Dorothy Elaine Brousseau and Donald Louis Croteau wed this morning. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Joanne Camire and best man Ralph Croteau. After a reception at The Elks home the couple planned to live at 66 Western Avenue Biddeford, traveling through Northern Maine and Canada on their honeymoon.

Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Dorothy Elaine Brousseau Charles Robert Brousseau Elmwood Drive Donald Louis Croteau Florence Croteau Cleaves Street Biddeford Philibert Croteau Maurice Boland Louise Welch Fred Patterson Joanne Camire Ralph Croteau Normand Turgeon Lawrence Mass Robert Milliken Elks Home Portland Road Brousseau Croteau Maine Canada Western Avenue St. Mary Grammar School St. Joseph High School New England Telephone and Telegraph Company St. Andre Grammar School St. Louis High School U. S. Marine Corps United Auto Parts Company

Thornton Graduate Is Given Promotion

Maynard H. Pelkey Jr. of Saco has been promoted to airman second class in the U S Air Force. He serves as a helicopter mechanic at Cigli Air Base in Turkey. Pelkey is the son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Pelkey Sr of 123 Main Street and a Thornton Academy graduate.

Maynard H. Pelkey Jr Saco United State Air Force Cigli Air Base Turkey Pelkey Maynard Pelkey Sr Pleasant Street Thornton Academy

UM Professor New Head of Engineers

Professor George Wadlin of the University of Maine civil engineering department is the new president of the Maine Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Officers elected include Harold E. Bessey and Page Johnson of the State Highway Department as vice presidents, Robert E. Hunter of Portland as secretary, and Prof. Frank M. Taylor of UM as treasurer. John Witmar of Bath, a UM student, won a competition with his paper on the use of peat in highway building.

Orono George Wadlin University of Maine Civil Engineering Maine American Society of Civil Engineers Harold E. Bessey Page Johnson State Highway Department Robert KE. Hunter Portland Frank M. Taylor John Witmar Bath U. of M

AF Recruiter Itinerary Includes York County Visits

T/Sgt. Fred Snowman, U. S. Air Force recruiter for York county, announced his weekly itinerary for the week of October 29. He will be at the Portsmouth post office building on Monday, Biddeford City hall on Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 pm, Sanford Town hall on Wednesday from 1 to 4 pm, and the Portland Recruiting office at 477 Congress Street on Friday. The Portland office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm and on Saturday by appointment.

Fred Snowman U. S. Air Force York County Portsmouth N. H Biddeford City Hall Sanford Town Hall U. S. Air Force Recruiting Office Congress Street Portland Snowman

Saco Teachers Vote Donation To Pineland Christmas Fund

At a dinner meeting of the Saco Teachers Association held at Salmon Falls Steak House, a donation was voted for the Pineland Hospital and Training Center Christmas fund. Miss Sylvia Nickels presided over the business session and Carleton Robbins gave the invocation.

Saco Teachers Pineland Hospital and Training Center Saco Teachers Association Salmon Falls Sylvia Nickels Carleton Robbins Thornton Academy Bertha Russell Teps Commitee Ways and Means Erma Croxford Locke School South Portland

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Strickland Biddeford United Baptist Church Jefferson Street Route 35 Kennebunk Lower Village First Assembly of God Church Youth Fellowship of the Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Kennebunk Landing Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Fail Gospel First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Methodist Youth Fellowship of Methodist Youth Fellowship Foss Street Methodist Church Saco First Parish Congregational Church Christian Pilgrim Fellowship Pilgrim Fellowship Saco School Street Methodist Church Albert F. Ziegler First Universalist Church Melrose Saco Second Parish Unitarian Church Joint Eagle Yearbook Committee St. Louis St. Joseph Priscilla Hebert Nancy Paquette Frances Harris Jacqueline Rochefort Club Maynard Dolloff County Edward J. Durnall Springvale Biddeford-Saco Joseph Dinneny College Democratic Club Mary Lou Erskine Janet North Michelle Roy Ray Space John Robertson Michael Cockman James D. Hewitt Orvin Olson James J. Baranello Paul F. Olson Mary O'Connor William Steinhardt Marie Pusi Diane Pelletier Barry Belinsky W. V. MacKaye Ruth C. MacKaye Fred Glaney Clifford Berry Norman Hall Roger Flaverty Leon Goldware Robert Burrell Vincent A. Mayo Hugh McGimmorn Richard E. Mailman Peter A. Howe William McDonald J. C. Myer Sally Hapenney William Hoag Mary Glenny Martha H. Myer Alice Lambert Sherwood Dover N. H Portsmouth Famiano Civil Defense Biddeford Road Miss Brosseau Thornton
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